In addition to the Split View feature, which was recently released to Insiders, Microsoft is working on a couple of new features, including system tray support for the UWP (Store) app.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Linux Mint 19.1 Gets a New Desktop Layout
If you are a Linux Mint user, you will be happy to know that Linux Mint 19.1 "Tessa" will be released around Christmas time. The release will include the Cinnamon 4.0 desktop environment with a refined user interface, along with various improvements made to different parts of the OS.
KB4464455 Windows 10 Build 17763.107 (Slow and RP Rings)
Microsoft is re-releasing the bugfix for its problem-riddled Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The updated KB4464455 raises the OS version to 17763.107 and resolves a number of issues found since its final version,17763.1, and its successor, 17763.104.
Enable Speech Recognition in Windows 10
Windows provides both a device-based speech recognition feature (available through the Windows Speech Recognition Desktop app), and a cloud-based speech recognition service in those markets and regions where Cortana is available. Here is how to enable the Speech Recognition feature in Windows 10.
Vivaldi 2.2: Open Navigation Button History Entry in New Tab
The team behind the most innovative Vivaldi browser released a new snapshot of the upcoming version of the app. Vivaldi 2.2.1350.4 allows opening a new tab by middle-clicking on an entry from the back/forward button drop-down menu.
See Current Threats in Windows Security in Windows 10
Recent versions of Windows 10 come with an app called Windows Security. Formerly known as "Windows Defender Security Center", this application is intended to help the user control his security and privacy settings in a clear and useful way. Here's how to see all current threats that need some action in Windows Security.
Enable Windows Defender Sandbox in Windows 10
Windows Defender is the built-in security solution in Windows 10. It provides basic protection against threats. Earlier versions of Windows like Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista also had it but it was less efficient previously as it only scanned spyware and adware. In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Defender is based on the Microsoft Security Essentials app which offers better protection by adding full blown protection against all kinds of malware. Recently, Microsoft made it possible to run Windows Defender Antivirus in a sandbox.
Disable Quick Find in Firefox 63
In addition to the classic Find feature, which provides a search toolbar after you press the Ctrl + F hotkey, version 63 of the Firefox browser includes an extra Quick Find feature. If you find it annoying, here is how to disable it.
Disable New Bookmark Dialog in Firefox
Starting in Firefox 63, which was released recently, the browser includes a new bookmark dialog that appears every time you add a bookmark. Here is how to disable or re-enable it.
Quinto Black CT 2.3 for Winamp Released with Major Changes
A new release of the popular Quinto Black CT skin for the good old Winamp player is available. This new version introduces a number of new features and improvements.
